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    I read a thread once, where a 1911 owner hypothesized that it would be better for him to pretension the trigger in a self defense situation, and then simply flip off the thumb safety to have the pistol fire. Yeah, walk around with pulling the trigger and then snap the thumb safety off when sights were on target...

    I had nothing to add to that thread either.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cameron View Post
    I read a thread once, where a 1911 owner hypothesized that it would be better for him to pretension the trigger in a self defense situation, and then simply flip off the thumb safety to have the pistol fire. Yeah, walk around with pulling the trigger and then snap the thumb safety off when sights were on target...
    You mean you do it differently?!?! Subscribed to read Kennith's ninja credentials when he posts them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The_Katar View Post
    Debate is welcome and encouraged. Personal attacks, and name calling, serve no purpose in the exchange and debate of good information. Please be respectful to your fellow shooting enthusiasts whether they are new shooters or seasoned veterans.

    Posting comments with the purpose to start conflicts with members, libel persons or groups, or to disrupt the overall running of the forum will not be allowed.

    Differences in opinion are quite common amongst the firearms industry, as there are few absolutes in this industry. And as a result, debates over preferences are common. We hope you use this forum to share and exchange ideas and not to win arguments. It is the bigger man that agrees to disagree without being disagreeable.
    Well said, Katar. Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nickdrak View Post
    Military doctrine in-terms of training and weapons maintenance is not always practical, or even useful for anything beyond the square 300m range or anything other than inspection purposes.

    In my opinion, cleaning every little bit of carbon off of your bolt is not a neccesity to proper function, but it is useful in-terms of preventive maintenance (keeping your gun running).

    Cleaning the carbon build-up off of your bolt gives you the opportunity to inspect your bolt/carrier/gas rings,etc. for any signs of cracks, premature wear and other anomalies in these areas that otherwise may not be apparent with built-up carbon present.

    For example, I would NOT run the bolt pictured in this thread: http://m4carbine.net/showthread.php?t=33402&page=2 in any of my guns due to the excessive amount of "pitting" present. Much of the pitting may not have been visible if it were not cleared of the carbon.
    Awesome link! THAT is the pitting that WILL occur if carbon is left in place for long periods. Will it affect function? Debatable. Is it something I want on MY weapon? HELL NO!
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    I gotta laugh---kinda---about the sensitive nature of this subject. There are a few subjects on gun boards that spark conflict: .45 vs. 9mm, brand debates, etc. Maintenance procedures are a major one. You wouldn't think that it would be a major issue, but it is. I've seen some knock-down-drag-outs on the other site over this very issue, so what I'm seeing here is not unusual.

    Seriously, who'd think that with all the possible gun-related subjects to argue over that this would be a riot inciting issue?

    Apparently we ALL have some rather strong opinions on the subject.......
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    Quote Originally Posted by jman4427 View Post
    It is most definitely a personal thing. I sleep better knowing everything is clean. My dad has always harped on me about taking pride in things that I own. He didn't have much growing up resulting in all of his things being in immaculate condition. He says take care of your things and they will take care of you. So, I do.

    I would like to meet your Dad. Sounds like we would have much in common

    You are right, Scotch Brite works great on a lot of things, I use a spent brass casing sometimes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ABNAK View Post
    I've seen some knock-down-drag-outs on the other site over this very issue, so what I'm seeing here is not unusual.
    Ah, c’mon now.......that kinda stuff never happened.
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    Anyone who thinks that they're doing any good with pipe cleaners needs to stop playing the Mickey Mouse inspection games with themselves. Yes, Uncle Sam taught me a way to clean my weapon too but that doesn't mean it was written in stone.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Littlelebowski View Post
    Anyone who thinks that they're doing any good with pipe cleaners needs to stop playing the Mickey Mouse inspection games with themselves. Yes, Uncle Sam taught me a way to clean my weapon too but that doesn't mean it was written in stone.
    You don't think that running a pipe cleaner through the carrier key and down into the inside of the carrier is helpful in ensuring the patentcy of the gas travel?
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    Patency, no extra t needed. Also, I would think you mean "ensuring the patency of the carrier?".

    Although, I've never heard the word patency used outside of the medical field and typically it's referring to blood vessels, airways, etc.
    Last edited by Irish; 07-28-09 at 21:04.

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